Today we release the 3rd installment of the New Riff Single malt. For the nerds here’s a full breakdown.
AGING CASKS:
New charred oak barrels
Used Bourbon barrels, de-charred and toasted
Used Bourbon barrels, de-charred and re-charred
Madeira casks
Oloroso Sherry casks
Red wine (French oak,Taransaud cooperage)
Additionally, the mashbill percentages used in this years blend are a bit different than years past:
2025 Blend:
41% Maris Otter: A 1960s English ale malt 41% Barleywine-style: Influenced by high gravity, heavy-bodied barleywine ales
18% Scottish Peated Malted Barley: Scottish peated barley malt, heavily smoked and pungent
2 Comments
Always great to see a New Riff review. And echoing the sentiment that they (for what still qualifies as a craft distillery – by total gallons) do so many different things but have been able to curate and dial things in quite well despite the choices they have at their disposal.
Here in Connecticut and Massachusetts the '25 Single Malt hasn't yet hit shelves. Those stores that got the 2024 still see them kinda linger a few bottles deep. Though the category still has a ways to go for more recognition.
Cheers boys 🥃
Im really enjoying this one as well. Love New Riff! $15-$200 ??…Shhh! If New Riff sees this review they may raise their prices. 🤑 Have you guys tasted the latest New Riff Limited Edition – Malted Rye Sherry Finish ? Very tasty!…Cheers!